Clinical Handbook for Pediatric Nursing


Book Description

"Serves as a portable, quick-reference to pediatric nursing care in any clinical setting. Key features include critical information on growth and development, vital signs, and assessment; normal pediatric laboratory values; information on dosage calculations, pain charts, immunization schedules and poison control; and summaries of primary nursing care for specific disorders organized by body system."--Publisher.




Pediatric Oncology Nursing


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"This comprehensive clinical handbook for nurses in pediatric haematology/oncology, authored by nurse experts from the United Kingdom and North America, contains in-depth information regarding pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, advanced assessment, and interventions. It is organized in a user-friendly format with quick reference guides for the nurse. Given the ongoing, challenging developments faced during the clinical nursing care of children with cancer, this handbook will provide an indispensable tool for those working in this speciality."--Jacket.




Clinical Handbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology


Book Description

Clinical Handbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology is a pocket handbook written to meet the needs of both newcomers as well as veteran providers of care for children with gastroenterology and nutritional problems. Composed of 21 chapters, the initial chapters address the more common conditions seen in patients and are organized in a framework designed to provide key assessment features, diagnostic tools, and treatment options. Clinical pearls and key resources draw on the practical experience of the contributing authors, who are nursing experts in their specialty areas. The final chapters present key background information on diagnostic studies, medications, and nutritional aspects that provide a basis for the therapies used in the practice of pediatric gastroenterology.




Fast Facts Handbook for Pediatric Primary Care


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Uniquely written from the perspectives of a Nurse Practitioner and a Physician Assistant This quick-access reference guide encompasses all key diagnostic and management essentials needed for safe and effective pediatric practice. By incorporating the most current literature and evidence-based practice, this guide explains how to best assess, diagnose, and treat common pediatric disorders in an ambulatory care setting. This practical, pocket-sized resource is presented in concise paragraphs, providing access to key information at a glance. Chapters consistently include focused assessment and diagnosis of the most common clinical problems and treatment options. Key points, important developmental milestones, and illness prevention and management sections provide practitioners with important content to educate patients and families easily and thoroughly. Abundant tables and charts help to facilitate quick reference to key components of practice. Links to frequently updated clinical guidelines and important web resources ensure that practitioners can maintain access to the most current knowledge available. Key Features: Provides speedy access to crucial information with concise paragraphs, chapter objectives, key points, and tables Conveniently organized by most commonly seen diseases and disorders Provides links to frequently updated clinical guidelines and web resources Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers




Pediatric Nursing Clinical Guide


Book Description

Pediatric Nursing Clinical Guideis apocket-sized clinical reference tool for students and practicing nurses to use in pediatric patient care. Essential information is organized by body system, and includes nursing management for frequently encountered childhood illnesses and disorders, common diagnostic tests and nursing procedures, and a section for principles of nursing care in children.This handbook is complete with easy-to-reference illustrations and highlighted features including Teaching Guidelines, Take Note (outlining new or critical information), and Atraumatic Care tips. "




Schwartz's Clinical Handbook of Pediatrics


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Organized by chief complaint, this comprehensive, pocket-sized handbook for medical students and early residents covers the diagnosis and management of more than 80 common problems found in children, focusing on symptoms, differential diagnosis, laboratory assessment, and various treatment options for each problem. Customers & reviewers note that the major strengths of this book are its readability and ease of use. It contains the perfect amount of detail and emphasizes high-yield topics that appear on end-of-rotation and in-service exams and really helps direct one's thinking process.




Essentials of Pediatric Nursing


Book Description

Essentials of Pediatric Nursing is intended for Pediatric Nursing courses with an integrated pediatric curriculum. It provides a unique concept-based approach and nursing process focus, that helps students go from concept to application by building on previously mastered knowledge from other courses. Organized into four logical units, Kyle: Essentials of Pediatric Nursing covers a broad scope of topics with an emphasis on common issues and pediatric-specific information. In addition, it has a variety of learning features to ensure student retention, such as, Healthy People 2020 boxes, Threaded Case Studies and Comparison Charts highlighting common diseases; as well as twice as many NCLEX-Style Student Review questions (over800 questions!). New features include Evidence-based Practice boxes and Atraumatic Care boxes, as well as Concepts in Action Animations. Plus, it includes a companion website that provides numerous resources for both students and instructors, including video clips of each developmental stage and care of the hospitalized child. "




Case Studies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing


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Created especially for nurses, the Clinical Decision Making series helps to bridge the gap between content knowledge and clinical application. Case Studies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing provides 80 nursing case histories that include critical thinking questions and answers based on real-life client situations. Every case contains a a blueprinta of variables that must be considered while evaluating a particular scenario, and are pertinent concerning the client nursing protocol and setting of care. Examples of these variables include age, gender, cultural influences, pre-existing conditions, legal issues, or communication skills. Each blueprint and case is different just as each clinical situation is unique. By simulating the decision-making process, learners gain the confidence needed to make informed clinical judgments that will make them successful practitioners. Simply stated, Clinical Decision Making shortens the distance between theory and practice like no other educational tool!







Clinical Handbook for Pediatric Nursing


Book Description

Written by leaders in the field of Pediatric Nursing, this pocket referece is ideal as a quick reference to pediatric nursing - perfect for clinicals.Children, Nurses, and Their Families. Child Concepts and Application. Health Promotion and Maintenance Through Childhood. Child Health Care Settings and Considerations. Health Conditions: Episodic to End-of-Life. Nursing Care of Specific Health Conditions. Appendices include: Physical Growth Charts; Recommended Dietary Allowances; Normal Laboratory Values; West Nomogram-Body Surface Areas; Assessment of Emergency Conditions; Commonly Used Emergency Drugs; Diagnostic Tests and Procedures.Nursing Students and Professionals.Previously Announced in 5/2005 catalog.